Disclaimer: Don't own them, or Marvin Gaye.
AN: Based on the fact that there aren't nearly Sango and Miroku one shots around.
This is a quick little song fic that popped into my head while I was listening to the classic tune.
No River Wide Enough
A Sango Miroku One-Shot
Listen, baby
Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low
Ain't no river wide enough, baby
Inuyasha was rolling on the floor, laughing hysterically. He clearly didn't believe a word of coming out of the monk's mouth. Kagome gave him a warning look and urged Miroku to continue his explanation. After all, it wasn't every day that Kagome and Inuyasha came back from her time to find a near-naked monk and a soaked demon hunter.
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
"MIROKU! You said the rush wouldn't come in for another hour!"
Miroku turned from digging for riverbed roots to stare at the very nervous Sango. A very nervous Sango who, it must be said, was stranded on the rock in the middle of a wide river. With the suddenly higher waters rising all around her she seemed to be rather hopelessly stuck.
"D-don't worry Sango, I'll figure something out!"
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Her village had been nowhere near any body of water. In her travels with the Inu Gumi it had occurred to Sango that she did not know how to swim. That thought alone was enough to make her terrified of deep water. Unfortunately, due to Miroku's miscalculation, it was deep and rushing water Sango was now trapped in.
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you
You could always count on me
From that day on I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way,some how
She couldn't help but smile at the sight of the frantic monk running around desperately trying to figure out how to get her out of her predicament. She wasn't worried – he had always been there for her. Wandering hand and all she knew it was in him she could confide. It was his side that she would always stand is, provided he could get her out of the river.
'Cause baby,
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
With a sheepish cough, Miroku called out to Sango.
"I…can't think of anything…"
She shot him a look that quickly strengthened his resolve. He sat down and tried, calmly, to think of a solution. He reasoned that he had time, after all it was still another hour before the river would rise again.
Then it started to rain.
No wind, no rain
Sango knew that with the rain the river would begin to rise early. For a second she contemplated trying to swim across. For a second she also thought she was imagining the stripping monk across the river. Blushing furiously, she yelled over the roar of the rushing water.
"Houshi-San! This isn't the time! Put your clothes back on!"
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
As fast as I can
He tied his clothes together and prayed that the he wouldn't have to make use of his undergarments to add to the length of the rope. The rain was whipping about his bare skin and quickly bringing about violent shivers. Still, he found the strength to call out to Sango again.
"Grab this when I toss it to you!
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
The monk tossed the makeshift lifeline and the demon hunter grabbed tight. With a deep breath she jumped into the river and felt herself be pulled towards the shore. The shivering man used all his strength to drag his companion to safety. As soon as she was safely back on shore she was able to see just how exhausted he was.
"Miroku…"
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
He held up a hand as he laid on his back to try and catch his breath. But there would be no steady breathing for the monk today. All notions of oxygen were lost as he felt Sango lean over and kiss him softly on the lips.
"I love you Miroku." She said. Her cheeks red and face hovering inches away from his own.
He stammered and stuttered, finally gasping out, "I love you too Sango."
And the two walked hand in hand back to the village. One soaked and the other half-naked. It was there that they ran into Inuyasha and Kagome coming out of the bone eater's well. The two exchanged glances.
"Well this is going to be hell to explain…"
AN: Anyone ever heard of the river denial?